Acts 2:33

“Therefore, having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you see and hear.”

Acts 2:33 · direct translation from the Greek
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Acts 2:33, word by word

having been exaltedὑψωθεὶςhypsōtheis

exalt

To give honor and a high place to someone.

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to the right handδεξιᾷdexiai

right

Right (hand, side).

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of Godθεοῦtheou

God

The Creator and Lord of all, the one God of Israel.

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having receivedλαβὼνlabōn

receive

To be given something, like the Spirit.

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the Fatherπατρὸςpatros

Father

God, who gives life and cares for his own; the Father of Jesus.

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the promiseἐπαγγελίανepangelian

promise

Promise.

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of the Holy Spiritπνεύματοςpneumatos

Spirit

God himself at work, giving life and dwelling in believers.

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of the Holy Spiritἁγίουhagiou

Holy Spirit

God's Spirit, who is his own and sets people apart for him.

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he has poured outἐξέχεενexecheen

pour out

To empty out a liquid, like wine or blood.

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seeβλέπετεblepete

see

To use the eyes to perceive something; also to look with intent.

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hearἀκούετεakouete

hear

To perceive a sound, a voice or words with the ears.

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The context

32This Jesus God raised up, of which we all are witnesses.

33 · This verse (above)

34For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand,

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  1. 1. What it says

    What happened on the day of Pentecost when the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, and what did the crowd hear? (vv. 4-8)

  2. 2. What it means

    Peter explains what happened using the Scriptures and Jesus. What does he want the people to understand about Jesus? (vv. 22-36)

  3. 3. How I live it

    The first believers shared teaching, meals and possessions (vv. 42-45). What could you share this week with someone close to you?

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